Paraguayan Minister describes Cartes' trip to the US as an act of justice
Paraguayan Minister describes Cartes' trip to the US to attend the 2026 World Cup final and meet with officials as an act of justice after sanctions were lifted.
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IPS Considers Investing Abroad After Reaching Limit in Paraguayan Banks
The IPS, the largest holder of public funds in the Paraguayan banking system, is considering investing abroad after reaching its legal investment limit in the sector.
Senate Committee Halts Health Financing Projects
The Finance Committee of the Paraguayan Senate halted a project that would redirect communication funds to healthcare and postponed for 15 days the analysis of a budget increase to pay off the sector's debts.
Attack on police station in Canindeyú leaves three dead and reignites criticism of operation
A large armed group attacked a police outpost in Canindeyú, leaving three dead, reigniting criticism of public security, with the main suspects being the Paraguayan People's Army (EPP), an armed group, or organized crime factions.
The World Rally Championship (WRC) in Paraguay is expected to generate US$200 million and attract 400,000 people
The 2026 World Rally Championship (WRC) round in Paraguay, hosted by Encarnación, is projected to generate an economic impact of $200 million and attract 400,000 spectators, cementing the event's status after it was recognized as the best rally in the world in 2025.
Senator Accuses Public Works Ministry of $157 Million in Overbilling in Public Tenders
Senator Ever Villalba formally denounced to the Senate that the Ministry of Public Works and Communications (MOPC), led by Claudia Centurión, overcharged by more than US$157 million in 13 tenders, excluding companies with bids close to the reference price in order to award contracts to more expensive consortiums, and requested that the minister provide clarifications.
Military operation on border with Paraguay causes traffic jams and impacts tourism
A Brazilian military operation on the border with Paraguay, which began on July 20th, is causing major traffic jams and impacting tourism in the region during the Argentine winter holidays.
ANDE Engineers Propose Energy Limit for Cryptomining and Separate Industrial Tariff
The Union of Engineers of Paraguay's state electricity utility ANDE has proposed a 700 MW limit for cryptocurrency mining and data centers and the creation of a separate industrial tariff, with allocation by auction starting in 2028.
Criminals use clandestine airstrips and waterways in Paraguay to ship cocaine to Europe
An expert reports that approximately one thousand flights carrying cocaine land monthly on clandestine airstrips in Paraguay, primarily in the Central region bordering the Paraguay River. From there, the drugs travel via the Paraguay-Paraná waterway to Europe or overland to Brazil and Argentina, in an operation facilitated by bribes and low state capacity.
Café Martínez will invest $35 million to quintuple its network and reach 600 stores by 2035
The Argentine coffee shop chain Café Martínez has announced a $35 million investment to quintuple its network, expanding from its current 250 stores to 600 by 2035.
Senator Leite Returns to the Senate After US Embassy Post, Defending His Tenure and Facing Criticism
Senator Gustavo Leite returns to the Paraguayan Senate after 11 months as ambassador to the U.S., defending his diplomatic tenure which included meetings with lawmakers and Trump, while the opposition criticizes the mission's high costs and lack of concrete results.
Attack on police post in Paraguay leaves three dead in Canindeyú
A large, heavily armed group attacked a police outpost in Canindeyú, Paraguay, leaving three dead, including two police officers, and one injured, with authorities investigating the involvement of criminal groups from the region.
Paraguayan officials decline US cybersecurity scholarships due to English language barrier
Paraguayan public officials are turning down cybersecurity scholarships donated by the United States because the courses and exams are in English—a language not required for their positions—amid a growing wave of cyberattacks against the state.
Moody's maintains Paraguay's rating, but fiscal arrears threaten credibility
Moody's has maintained Paraguay's investment-grade rating, but economists warn that fiscal arrears, equivalent to 2.1% of GDP, represent the most immediate risk to the country's fiscal credibility.
The Paraguayan government is seeking a $286 million loan from Japan for a highway corridor in the south
The Paraguayan government has presented a bill to Congress to secure a $286 million loan from Japan to build the Southwest Corridor, a nearly 200-kilometer road project in the south of the country. The announcement has sparked debate over public debt priorities amid a crisis involving shortages of medicines.
Congressman Accuses Education Minister of Appointing Unqualified Teachers Over Those Who Passed Competitive Exams
Congressman Roberto González has accused the Minister of Education, Luis Fernando Ramírez, of appointing 916 interim teachers without the proper qualifications, citing specific cases, while only 798 tenured teachers from the Eligible Database were made permanent.
Paraguay has only 15% sewage coverage, announces minister
The Paraguayan Minister of Public Works, Claudia Centurión, warned that the country has only 15% sewage coverage, but listed progress on projects such as the construction of seven hospitals and the Bioceanic Corridor bridge.
Police seize luxury pickup truck stolen in Brazil during operation in Paraguay
The National Police of Paraguay has issued an alert regarding the increase in stolen luxury vehicles from Brazil that are being modified and sold illegally in the country, following the seizure of a Toyota Fortuner pickup truck with falsified documents.
Peña administration directs funds from binational entities to allied media during World Cup
The government of Santiago Peña used funds from Itaipú and Yacyretá to finance an advertising campaign in allied media outlets during the World Cup, according to a complaint by Senator Yolanda Paredes.
Protesters demonstrate against power cuts and high electricity rates outside Paraguay's state utility ANDE
Social and peasant organizations held protests this Thursday in front of Paraguay's state electricity utility ANDE against power cuts, high tariffs, and benefits for large consumers, demanding the suspension of disconnections for vulnerable families and the expansion of the social electricity tariff.
Peña and Supreme Court Seek Solution to Real Estate Registry Crisis
President Santiago Peña and the President of the Supreme Court, Alberto Martínez, met to seek solutions for the operational crisis at the National Unified Registry (RUN), which is facing widespread criticism for its slowness, errors in documents, and risks to legal security.
Argentine brands expand franchises in Paraguay attracted by tax advantages
Around 150 Argentine brands are expanding their franchises into Paraguay, attracted by tax advantages such as the "Triple 10" system, monetary stability, and competitive costs, with investments ranging from affordable amounts to millions of dollars.
Trial of former senator for fake degree postponed due to defense attorney change
The trial of former senator Hernán Rivas, accused of using a fake law degree to register as a lawyer and preside over the Magistrates Impeachment Jury (JEM), was postponed for 20 days at the request of his new defense team.
Paraguay's Senate debates bills to alleviate public health system's financial crisis
The Paraguayan Senate is debating two bills to address the public health system's financial crisis, including the reallocation of funds from the Itaipu Binacional hydroelectric plant for the purchase of medicines and the relaxation of a debt payment mechanism for suppliers.